Sunday, August 30, 2009

Tapestry of Grace Year 3, Week 2

Here is an overview of my history plans for Nathan and Ryan this week.

Key Facts:

1. Louis XVIIIa. Palace of Versaillesb. Spent 23 years in exile and was exiled again with the return of Napoleon from Elba.c. Charter of 1814 - France's new constitution.d. Last French monarch to die while reigning.

2. Horatio Nelsona. Joined the Royal Navy at 12 years of age.b. Over the course of his navy career, Nelson contracted malaria, dysenteryand suffered from seasickness.c. During the French Revolutionary Wars, Nelson lost an eye.d. During an attack in the Canary Islands, Nelson lost an arm.e. Battle of the Nile.f. Battle of Trafalgar was Nelson's greatest victory and where he lost his life.g. Famous last words: "Thank God I have done my duty. Kiss me, Hardy."h. Famous Monuments.

3. The Continental Systema. Starving Britain of money.b. Destroying British trade, particularly the re-export of colonial goods to Europe.c. Berlin and Milan Decrees.d. The Continental System backfired on Napoleon.

4. The Third Coalitiona. Britain, Austria, Russia, Sweden and some German states - striking back at France.b. Napoleonic Wars.c. Napoleon on the verge of being master of Europe.

5. Napoleon's Coronationa. Elaborate ceremony lasting more than three hours.b. Notre Dame Cathedral.b. Two brothers (Lucien and Jerome) were banned from the service.